#Chapter 59 Austin Takes Ellie To An Amusement Park

Austin's POV

I walk her to a bench as Beta completes his phone call. When I try to make her sit down so we can talk, she disagrees.

"Can we just get out of here? The place makes my skin crawl."

I nod in understanding. "Alright, Ellie."

We walk through the lobbies and I don't leave her alone. My hand is around her shoulders. Beta follows in tow dutifully. It's like a select world outside here. The sky is the colour of a dog's vomit. Seems like it's about to rain hail or something.

We sit in the silence of the Range Rover Sport like someone stole the car radio. Both of us in the backseat. However, Ellie keeps her distance. And to me, she seems far away. Close, but far away.

The feeling in my heart right now is one of regret, and like the devil's winnowing sickle, is tearing me apart. If I had listened to her initially, she wouldn't be this distraught.

"It's all my fault, Ellie. I want you to know this. And I'll be willing to make up for it. Anything you want me to do for you, Ellie. You